Learning to study research skills is a key part of the home study Social Care degree from ICS. During this module you will learn how to evaluate social care research. As you will to plan and propose major projects, this is a major part of the preparation for your social care research project in level 3 of the home study Social care degree.

By choosing to study research skills by distance learning you can learn to evaluate and present social care research without disrupting any current work commitments. You can work through the course at your own pace, making home study a convenient and cost-effective way to learn.

Although you will study at home as you work through our home study Social Care degree, you will not be alone. You will have the support of dedicated ICS tutors. You will also be able to contact other students to discuss study methods though the online Student Community.

This module is a major part of the home study Social Care degree. By allowing you to study research skills, the module could help further your career in any industry.
 
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Research Skills for Social Care

This module will enable you to develop your skills for academic learning, employability and research at level two.  In addition to exploring research, you’ll also examine your position as a researcher, and develop skills in evaluating published research.  As well as this, you’ll cover methodologies and ethical issues that will shape your field work. You’ll also discover the personal skills required for managing your project report at level three and develop your skills in independent thinking and working on your own.

Key Topics

In this module you will cover a range of topics including:

>Methods and techniques of research
>Planning a research project
>Selecting methods and making a sound proposal
>Ethical principles of researching
>Evaluating data and forming evidence based arguments

Assessment

There are a number of formative assessments that you complete as part of your study and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.

You’ll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module that determines your final mark.

Summative Assessment Breakdown

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Please note there are additional assessment fees for each module.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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